RFP 10R00019 Labor Categories and Pos Des - Attach 7.pdf

RFP No. DTFH61-10-R-00019 Attachment No. 7: Labor Categories and Position Descriptions

Overview of the Labor Categories and Position Descriptions – Below are the labor categories, including general position descriptions, being requested for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technical Support Services Contract. It is important to recognize that personnel with many different and varied skills will be required to support the ITS JPO over the life of the contract. The personnel types needed range from senior program managers, policy experts, planners, engineers, scientists, systems engineers, information technology experts, communications technology and standards experts, enterprise architects, human factors specialists, regulatory and standards specialists, financial specialists, security experts, business planners, market researchers, technology specialists, governance specialists, traffic and crash analysis specialists, right-of-way/utility specialists, climatology/meteorology experts, environmental scientists, legal counsel --- to name a few. The broad labor categories provided below will naturally have some flexibility with regard to the specialty expertise required and how the expertise fits into the labor categories. While some of the specialty skills needed are identified in the position descriptions, these skills are not all inclusive and are given merely as representative examples.

As personnel are selected to fill the labor categories listed below, the offeror should think in terms of providing the most capable team to support the ITS program over the life of the contract. The offeror’s personnel, including any subcontractors, should be capable of addressing all of the competencies and task areas, including the specialized expertise that will be necessary during the conduct of the research, demonstration, and implementation program. Evaluation of offeror’s proposals will consider both the experience and skills of the proposed individuals as well as the comprehensiveness of the overall project team in its ability to support the ITS program.

Category Number Title/Definition

Degree Requirements (from an accredited college or university)

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience and

Other Relevant Information

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1 PROGRAM EXECUTIVE

Provide multi-modal ITS leadership and management for all contract activities; develop overall program plans, guidance, and procedures necessary to adequately provide support required by diverse technical, administrative, and program functions and operations. Coordinate and monitor the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of programs. Responsibilities also include leading negotiations of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts. Ensure adherence to program requirements, schedules, and budgets and develop solutions to

Master’s Degree in planning, engineering, and scientific fields

At least 20 years of experience in the ITS field and/or in related transportation areas.

Program Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent, is required.

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is required for the PMP, but other programs of similar nature that are recognized and teach the same PMI program problems. Act as advisor to program team regarding thought leadership issues associated with projects, tasks, and operations. Thoroughly familiar with ITS concepts, practices, and procedures and has worked in all phases of the ITS life-cycle.

Must have worked in many of the surface transportation modes and have experience in working at the federal, state, and local government levels. Must also have experience with public-private partnerships related to major ITS multi-modal programs Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Perform a variety of complex and industry problem solving tasks.

A high degree of creativity and ITS multi-modal transportation knowledge from extensive experience in the ITS field is required to fill this position.

principles may be acceptable.

2 DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER

Lead the ITS Technical Services Support Contract in the management and multi-modal ITS technical direction of contract activities. Assist the Program Executive in monitoring contract performance with respect to quality of the deliverables, project milestones and project expenditures. Give direction to contractor personnel which will ensure that actions taken and recommendations made are in accordance with the ITS JPO goals and objectives and that such activities fit with the ITS National Architecture. Ensure that contractor personnel are kept abreast of emerging technologies that could impact the ITS National Architecture. Must have a full knowledge of multi-modal ITS technologies and have worked with all aspects of the ITS program life-cycle. Thoroughly familiar with multi-modal ITS concepts, practices, and procedures and have been involved in state-of-the– art ITS programs. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of complex tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Master’s Degree in planning, engineering, and scientific fields

Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management and management responsibilities working with ITS programs in excess of $50 million.

Program Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent, is required.

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is required for the PMP, but other programs of similar nature that are recognized and teach the same PMI acceptable

3 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S)

Lead task teams and oversee personnel responsible for the design and planning of multi-modal ITS transportation facilities and projects. Lead the investigation of research questions both working with multi-discipline teams and must be able to work on project sites as required to be effective. Thoroughly familiar with

Master’s Degree in planning, engineering, and scientific fields

Minimum of 15 years of experience in leading ITS multi-modal projects management and management responsibilities

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is required for the multi-modal ITS concepts, practices, and procedures and have experience in all phases of the ITS life-cycle. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

working with ITS programs in excess of $50 million.

Program Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent, is desired but not required.

PMP, but other programs of similar nature that are recognized and teach the same PMI acceptable

4 SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER(S)

Responsible for advising client management and staff on all aspects of multi-modal ITS system engineering. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of the National ITS Architecture.

Provide expert advice, consultation and assistance and apply such expertise to the planning, testing, and deployment evaluation of multi-modal ITS systems engineering projects. Formulate guidance, standard operating and regulatory procedures and practices. Provide full analysis of systems engineering aspects of multi-modal ITS programs and support such efforts with automated tools and implementation of various analysis techniques. Monitor the usage of these products and make revisions as needed. Formulate plans and necessary programs for informing and training multi-modal ITS stakeholders in systems engineering methods, practices, techniques, and tools. Must have strong technical writing and presentation capabilities and skills.

Master’s degree in engineering and scientific areas

Minimum of 15 years of experience. Must have general experience in all stages of the multi-modal ITS system life cycle

The requirement for a Master’s degree may be waived if the individual has 20 years experience in the ITS field, or related field

5 MID-LEVEL SYSTEMS ENGINEER(S)

Responsible for supporting and advising client management and staff on all aspects of multi-modal ITS system engineering. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of the National ITS Architecture.

Provide expert advice, consultation, and assistance and apply such expertise to the planning, testing, and deployment evaluation of multi-modal ITS systems engineering projects. Formulate guidance, standard operating and regulatory procedures and practices. Provide full analysis of systems engineering aspects of multi-modal ITS programs and support such efforts with automated tools and implementation of various analysis techniques. Monitor the usage of these products and make revisions as needed. Formulate plans and necessary programs for informing and training multi-modal ITS stakeholders in systems

Bachelors degree in engineering or scientific areas

Minimum of 10 years experience. Must have general experience in all stages of the multi-modal ITS system life cycle

The requirement for a Bachelor’s degree may be waived if the individual has 15 years experience in the ITS field, or related field engineering methods, practices, techniques, and tools.

6 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ENGINEER/SCIENTIST(S)

Manage, prepare, and actively participate on multi-modal ITS transportation projects. A thorough understanding of the principals, theory, and practice of multi-modal ITS transportation planning is required. Individuals must have experience in all phases of the ITS life-cycle. Responsibilities include knowledge of studies in traffic engineering, corridor studies, weather and environmental impact assessment, and travel demand analysis.

Knowledge of traffic capacity software, traffic analytical tools, traffic signals, travel demand modeling, GIS & traffic micro-simulation models are also important. Develop concept of operations and plans for multi-modal ITS surface transportation projects according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare multi-modal ITS plans, estimates, and specifications for all phases of the ITS life-cycle.

Knowledge of traffic management center development, various communications technologies important to ITS development, as well as vehicle aspects of ITS development, is necessary. Should have experience to address right-of-way and utility issues in the development of ITS systems. Perform field engineering calculations to compensate for change orders and contract estimates. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills are required.

Master’s in planning, engineering, or scientific areas

Minimum of 15 years of experience in multi-modal transportation projects. At least 10 of those years must be working with multi-modal ITS transportation projects.

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 20 years of experience in multi-modal transportation projects.

Minimum of 15 years of experience in multi-modal transportation may be waived if the individual has 10 years of multi-modal ITS project experience.

7 MID-LEVEL TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ENGINEER/SCIENTIST(S)

Prepare and participate as a major contributor to multi-modal ITS transportation projects. A general understanding of the principals, theory and practice of multi-modal ITS transportation planning is required. Individuals must have experience in different phases of the ITS life-cycle. Responsibilities include knowledge of studies in traffic engineering, corridor studies, weather and environmental impact assessment, and travel demand analysis. Knowledge of traffic capacity software, traffic analytical tools, traffic signals, travel demand modeling, GIS & traffic micro-simulation models are also important. Develop concept of operations and plans for multi-modal ITS surface transportation projects according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction

Master’s in planning, engineering, or scientific areas

Minimum of 10 years of experience in multi-modal transportation projects. At least 5 of those years must be working with multi-modal ITS transportation projects

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 15 years of experience in multi-modal

Minimum of 5 policy. Prepare multi-modal ITS plans, estimates, and specifications for all phases for the ITS life-cycle. Knowledge of traffic management center development, various communications technologies important to ITS development, as well as vehicle aspects of ITS development, is necessary. Should have experience to address right-of-way and utility issues in the development of ITS systems. Perform field engineering calculations to compensate for change orders and contract estimates. Good writing and oral presentation skills are required.

in multi-modal ITS transportation may be waived if the individual has 15 years of total experience in transportation field.

8 SENIOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ENGINEER/SCIENTIST(S)

Manage, prepare, and actively participate on multi-modal ITS public transportation projects. A thorough understanding of the principals, theory and practice of multi-modal ITS public transportation planning is required. Individuals must have experience in all phases of the ITS life-cycle. Should have worked with ITS programs related to motor carriers, public transit (both bus and rail), freight rail carriers, freight ship carrier and other related surface public transportation modes. Responsibilities include knowledge of studies in public transportation and traffic engineering, corridor studies, weather and environmental impact assessment, and travel demand analysis. Knowledge of traffic capacity software, traffic analytical tools, traffic signals, travel demand modeling, GIS & traffic micro-simulation models are also important. Develop concept of operations and plans for multi-modal ITS surface public transportation projects according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare multi-modal ITS public transportation plans, estimates, and specifications for all phases for the ITS life-cycle.

Knowledge of traffic management center development, various communications technologies important to ITS public transportation development, as well as vehicle aspects of ITS development, is necessary. Should have experience to address right-of-way and utility issues in the development of ITS systems.

Perform field engineering calculations to compensate for change orders and contract estimates. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills are required.

Master’s in planning, engineering, or scientific areas

Minimum of 15 years of experience in multi-modal transportation projects. At least 10 of those years must be working with multi-modal ITS public transportation projects.

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 20 years of experience in multi-modal public in multi-modal transportation may be waived if the individual has 10 years of multi-modal ITS public

9 MID-LEVEL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ENGINEER/SCIENTIST(S)

Prepare and participate as a major contributor on multi-modal ITS public transportation projects. A thorough understanding of the principals, theory, and practice of multi-modal ITS public transportation planning is required. Individuals must have experience in all phases of the ITS life-cycle. Should have worked with ITS programs related to motor carriers, public transit (both bus and rail), freight rail carriers, freight ship carrier and other related surface public transportation modes. Responsibilities include knowledge of studies in public transportation and traffic engineering, corridor studies, weather and environmental impact assessment, and travel demand analysis. Knowledge of traffic capacity software, traffic analytical tools, traffic signals, travel demand modeling, GIS & traffic micro-simulation models are also important. Develop concept of operations and plans for multi-modal ITS surface public transportation projects according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare multi-modal ITS public transportation plans, estimates, and specifications for all phases for the ITS life-cycle.

Knowledge of traffic management center development, various communications technologies important to ITS public transportation development, as well as vehicle aspects of ITS development, is necessary. Should have experience to address right-of-way and utility issues in the development of ITS systems.

Perform field engineering calculations to compensate for change orders and contract estimates. Good writing and oral presentation skills are required.

Master’s in planning, engineering, or scientific areas

Minimum of 10 years of experience in multi-modal public transportation projects. At least 5 of those years must be working with multi-modal ITS public transportation projects

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 15 years of experience in multi-modal public

Minimum of 10 in multi-modal public transportation may be waived if the individual has 15 years of multi-modal

10 SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

Senior legal counsel with extensive transportation policy, regulatory, and standards experience in the ITS field. Must be able to work on issues of national concern as well as issues of an international nature. Provides overall guidance to a staff and/or the technical team and ITS JPO management. Gather evidence and information for management decision making. Prepare legal analysis to inform program management on technical matters that may be affected by current or pending federal or state statutes or court cases. Must have experience in intellectual property and copyrights or registration of the organization's products, processes, Jurist Doctorate and Passed the Bar

Minimum of 15 years of experience in the transportation industry with at least 5 years of ITS experience

Minimum of 5 years experience may be waived if the individual has 25 years experience in the industry devices, and trademarks, providing analysis concerning liability and legal risks. Must have excellent presentation and written skills.

11 MID-LEVEL LEGAL COUNSEL

Experienced legal counsel with transportation policy, regulatory, and standards experience in the ITS field. Must be able to work on issues of national concern as well as issues of an international nature. Provides overall analysis to a staff and/or the technical team and ITS JPO management. Gather evidence and prepare legal analysis for management decision making. Must have experience in intellectual property and copyrights or registration of the organization's products, processes, devices, and trademarks, advising whether to initiate or defend law suits or other legal actions. Must have strong presentation and written skills.

Jurist Doctorate and Passed the Bar

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the transportation industry with at least 3 years of ITS experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the ITS field may be waived if the individual has 15 years experience in the industry

12 JUNIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

Under supervision, legal counsel with transportation policy, regulatory, and standards experience in the ITS field. Must be able to work on issues of national concern as well as issues of an international nature. Provide overall support to staff and/or the technical team and ITS JPO management. Gather evidence and prepare analysis for management decision making. Examine products and materials for legal implications, provide analysis to officials of proposed legislation that might affect the organization.

Must have experience in intellectual property and copyrights or registration of the organization's products, processes, devices, and trademarks. Must have good presentation and written skills.

Jurist Doctorate and Passed the Bar

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation industry with at least 3 years of ITS experience

13 SENIOR FREIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICIAN(S)

Senior person with extensive experience in freight transportation and transportation logistics for multi-modal surface transportation projects. Must be able to provide technical assistance on all aspects of freight and transportation logistics issues for all different types of surface transportation modes. Provide consulting services in reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaison between different parties and organizations. Review logistics performance measures against targets, benchmark, and assist in developing and monitoring

Master’s in planning, engineering, logistics or scientific areas

Minimum of 15 years of experience in multi-modal transportation projects. At least 10 of those years must be working with multi-modal freight ITS transportation projects.

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 20 years of experience in multi-modal freight service agreements. Support the development of training materials and technical manuals. Perform system life-cycle cost analysis, and develop component studies. Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations. Excellent presentation and written skills are required.

in multi-modal transportation may be waived if the individual has 10 years of multi-modal ITS freight

14 MID-LEVEL FREIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICIAN(S)

Experienced person with strong experience in freight transportation and transportation logistics for multi-modal surface transportation projects. Must be able to provide technical assistance on all aspects of freight and transportation logistics issues for all different types of surface transportation modes.

Provide consulting services in reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaison between different parties and organizations. Review logistics performance measures against targets, benchmark, and assist in developing and monitoring service agreements. Support the development of training materials and technical manuals. Perform system life-cycle cost analysis, and develop component studies. Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations. Strong presentation and written skills are required.

Master’s in planning, engineering, logistics or scientific areas

Minimum of 10 years of experience in multi-modal transportation projects. At least 5 of those years must be working with multi-modal ITS freight transportation projects

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 15 years of experience in multi-modal freight years of ITS experience in multi-modal freight transportation may be waived if the individual has 15 years of multi-modal freight

15 SENIOR ECONOMIST(S)

Senior level person who is thoroughly knowledgeable of economic analysis, business case studies and benefit/cost analysis in the ITS multi-modal transportation field. Must be knowledgeable of a wide range of analysis techniques and be able to work collaboratively with project teams to effectively gather data, come to consensus on analysis techniques, and communicate the results in a manner that the highest of credibility is maintained. Must be familiar with the wide range of transportation models available for such efforts and have experience in utilizing these models on past multi-modal transportation projects. Provide economic data, prepare interpretative reports, and provide leadership for determining investment decisions for different research programs being considered. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Communicate the results of economic studies to the stakeholders and help establish procedures and guidelines for evaluating regulatory decisions, benefit-cost analysis, etc. Understand the macro and micro economic environment and its impact on the industry. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. Must have excellent presentation and written skills.

Ph.D in economics or related field of specialty

A minimum of 15 years of experience in the transportation industry. At least 10 years must be working with ITS multi-modal projects

Ph.D degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 20 years of experience in multi-modal in ITS multi-modal transportation projects may be waived if the individual has 15 years of multi-modal

16 MID-LEVEL ECONOMIST(S)

Conduct research and analysis on economic data/trends and provide interpretation. Organize data into report format and arrange graphic illustrations of research findings. Interpret economic conditions and advise management on business implications. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Master’s degree in economics or related field of specialty

A minimum of 10 years of experience in the transportation industry. At least 5 years must be working with ITS multi-modal projects

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 15 years of experience in multi-modal in ITS multi-modal transportation projects may be waived if the individual has 15 years of multi-modal

17 SENIOR LEGISLATIVE/POLICY ANALYST(S)

Senior personnel who have extensive legislative and policy analysis experience in the surface transportation industry. Must be able to address funding, governance, regulatory, and standards issues Must have worked with federal , state, and local government issues as well as public-private partnerships in the transportation industry. Must have experience in working on issues of national and international importance. Must have addressed issues from research planning, testing, and demonstrations, as well as deployment phases of ITS projects.

Strong skills in addressing both strategic issues and tactical issues are desired. Must be able to quickly and accurately assess the feasibility of recommendations and help shape actions required by the ITS JPO to achieve its goals in partnership with state government, local government as well as the private sector.

Excellent presentation and written skills are required.

Master’s in political science, business administration, engineering, planning, or other related social science degree

Minimum of 15 years of experience in legislative and policy issues in the multi-modal transportation field.

A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the multi-modal ITS field is required.

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 20 years of experience in multi-modal in ITS multi-modal ITS field may be waived if the individual has 15 years of multi-modal

18 MID-LEVEL LEGISLATIVE/POLICY ANALYST(S)

Personnel who have strong legislative and policy analysis experience in the surface transportation industry. Must be able to address funding, governance, regulatory, and standards issues Must have worked with federal , state and local government issues as well as public-private partnerships in the transportation industry. Must have experience in working on issues of national and international importance. Must have addressed issues from research planning, testing and demonstrations, as well as deployment phases of ITS projects.

Master’s in political science, business administration, engineering, planning, or other related social science degree

A minimum of 10 years of legislative/policy experience in the transportation industry. At least 5 years must be working with ITS multi-modal projects

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 15 years of experience in multi-modal

Strong skills in addressing both strategic issues and tactical issues are desired. Must be able to assess the feasibility of recommendations and help shape actions required by the ITS JPO to achieve its goals in partnership with state government, local government as well as the private sector.

Excellent presentation and written skills are required.

Must have the ability to monitor and analyze federal legislation and regulations in policy areas assigned. Prepare information for Congress and the U.S. DOT related to ITS considerations.

Conduct federal and state policy research and analysis. Prepare informational materials and policy briefs. Provide communication and working relations with affiliate members on federal and state issues.

Strong written and communications skills essential.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in ITS multi-modal transportation projects may be waived if the individual has 20 years of multi-modal

19 SENIOR STATISTICIAN/DATA ANALYST(S)

Senior personnel with extensive experience with data collection, data analysis, and data modeling experience in the multi-modal transportation industry. Must have a demonstrated ability to independently learn and apply theoretical material in statistics and data mining to solve real-world business problems. Includes data discovery, gathering, and exploration, process definition, research into current industry trends, and internal benchmarking. Based upon the information gathered, develop strategic and operational predictive models and ensure the rationale behind the prediction is clearly communicated to senior management. Work closely with stakeholders, business analysts, and application development project teams in order to resolve information flow and content/format issues.

Develop database and warehousing designs across multiple platforms and computing environments.

Excellent written and communications skills essential.

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, and Economics or other technical field

Minimum of 15 years of experience in statistical and data analysis in the multi-modal transportation field.

A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the multi-modal ITS field is required.

Master’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 20 years of experience in multi-modal in ITS multi-modal field may be waived if the individual has 15 years of multi-modal

20 MID-LEVEL STATISTICIAN/DATA ANALYST(S)

Personnel with strong experience with data collection, data analysis, and data modeling experience in the multi-modal transportation industry. Must have a demonstrated ability to independently learn and apply theoretical material in statistics and data mining to solve real-world business problems. Includes data discovery, gathering, and exploration, process definition, research into current industry trends, and internal benchmarking. Interpret analytical information based on client data and master database to correctly register, synchronize, and if necessary, code supply item data.

Must have the ability to understand contract language (tier levels, distribution mark ups, familiar with authorized distribution channels). Provide detailed analysis based upon the information gathered, develop strategic and operational predictive models and ensure the rationale behind the prediction is clearly communicated to senior management. Work closely with stakeholders, business analysts, and application development project teams in order to resolve information flow and content/format issues. Develop database and warehousing designs across multiple platforms and computing environments.

Strong written and communications skills essential.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, and Economics or other technical field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in statistical and data analysis in the multi-modal transportation field.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the multi-modal ITS field is required.

Bachelor’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 15 years of experience in multi-modal in multi-modal ITS field may be waived if the individual has 10 years of multi-modal

21 MID-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL STAFF

Review, analyze, and evaluate multi-modal transportation systems from a variety of aspects. Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Create and develop instructions and guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work under immediate supervision.

Bachelor’s degree in math, engineering, social sciences and computer sciences

Minimum of 5 years of experience

Bachelor’s degree requirement may be waived if the individual has 10 years of experience in the transportation field

22 JUNIOR LEVEL STAFF

Provide administrative support to team. Review, research, write, and respond to correspondence both written and orally. Provide timely resolutions to administrative issues. Track and monitor

Associate’s degree Minimum of 3 years of experience

Bachelor’s degree requirement may be waived if the technical projects. May be involved in technical work and should have an understanding of transportation issues. Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

individual has 10 years of experience in the transportation field

23 RESEARCHERS/TECHNICAL WRITER(S)

Research and analysis of data and program in support of the various aspects of the ITS JPO programs. Ability to translate technical data and work done in programs to simple, concise, and meaningful communications for stakeholders internal and external to DOT. Ability to write a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses. May be responsible for coordinating the display of graphics and the production of the document. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Excellent analytical and written skills are required.

Bachelor's degree in communications or social sciences or related specialty area

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the research and communications fields

Bachelor’s degree requirement can be waived if the individual has 5 years of similar experience with ITS programs or 10 years of experience working in the research and communications fields.

24 IT COMPUTER SUPPORT

Computer support for setting up computer models or web sites for research efforts or communications programs. Provide support to end users on a variety of issues. Identify, research, and resolve technical problems. Have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation field.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or experience with specialized training for related ITS software and equipment.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in computer support for research activities, modeling, web development activities, etc.

Bachelor’s degree requirement can be waived if the individual has 10 years of experience with ITS programs or 10 years of experience in working in the research and communications fields.

25 COMMUNICATIONS and WEB TECHNOLOGY Communications expertise in all aspects of messaging and branding related to major programs. Also, communications and Bachelor's degree in communications and

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the

Bachelor’s degree can be waived if outreach programs design and implementation experience is required for this position. Design, configure, and maintain websites for internal and external communications, based on strategies and goals of the project. Must be knowledgeable of web social networking tools and how to use effectively such tools in communications programs. Ensure that branding and configuration requirements are applied to all web products. Proficient in the design and development of HTML/SHTML documents compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, with an understanding and familiarity of E-Business practices, JAVA, Perl, and FrontPage extensions.

Work under general supervision. A great deal of creativity and latitude is expected.

related web technology areas.

communications and web technology fields.

the individual has 10 years of experience in the communications/gr aphics/web technology areas

26 FINANCIAL PLANNER/ANALYST

Prepare financial and business related analysis and research in such areas as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments. Prepare forecasts and analyze trends in a variety of areas. Utilize computer software and systems to compile and prepare reports, graphs, charts, and data. Assist in the development of business policies, conduct special financial and business related studies, and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analysis.

Bachelor’s degree in finance and economics

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation industry

Bachelor’s degree can be waived if the individual has 10 years of experience in the finance and economic fields

27 BUSINESS PLANNING/BUSINESS MODELING

Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs.

Document requirements, define scope and objectives, and formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Bachelor's degree in business administration or computer science

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation industry

Bachelor’s degree can be waived if the individual has 10 years of experience in the business planning or business modeling area

28 GRAPHICS DESIGNER

Generate and manipulate graphic images, animations, sound, and text to be included in a variety of media, including web applications. Use knowledge of current graphic design software to

Bachelor's degree in graphic design and communications related

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the communications and web

Bachelor’s degree can be waived if the individual has produce graphic art and visual materials for documents, presentations, and web pages for client. Must remain abreast of technological advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the organization. Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks.

web technology areas. technology fields. 10 years of experience in the communications/gr aphics/web technology areas

29 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Perform a variety of administrative functions. Compose memos, transcribe notes, and print and assemble presentations. Generate reports, handle multiple projects, and prepare and monitor invoices and expense reports. Provide production and general administration support. May assist with compiling and developing the annual budget. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

High school diploma A minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.